Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
2A3528
RGB
42, 53, 40
HSL
111, 14%, 18%
HSB
111, 25%, 21%
CMYK
21, 0, 25, 79
LAB
21, -7, 7
LCH
21, 10, 137
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 141
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
21, -5, 7
HWB
111, 16%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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